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02/28/2010
Ten O'Clock Special Service at St. Paul's Cathedral
The Anglican Church in Brazil
Two centuries ago, on the 19th February 1810, a historic treaty on navigation and commerce was signed between England and Portugal which opened up Brazil to British shipping.
What was notable was that article 12 of this treaty permitted the British living in Brazil to worship God according to their own religious rites. Up to that time, the only Church that was allowed to operate in Brazil was the Roman Catholic Church.
Admittedly there were several constraints in the article, such as:
• The churches or chapels had to have the appearance of a normal residence and could not ring bells to announce their services.
• They could not preach or proclaim their faith publicly so as to attract Brazilians.
However the door was opened for the Anglican Church to worship in Brazil. Initially, services were held on British ships or in the homes of British citizens. Gradually Anglican Churches were built at some of the Brazilian ports and in 1873 the first Anglican Church was built in São Paulo near “Estação de Luz” train station.
To commemorate this date, there will be a special service on
Sunday, 28th February at 10 o’clock.
This will be followed by a Parish Lunch in the hall.
SUPPORT THE TEN O'CLOCK SERVICE
THIS SUNDAY
Holy Communion with Bishop Glauco.
SUNDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY
Morning Prayer with Holy Communion,
followed by the Blessing of Health, with Bishop Roger. .
SUNDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY
Holy Communion with Bishop Glauco.
SUNDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY
Special Service. Please see above.
Two centuries ago, on the 19th February 1810, a historic treaty on navigation and commerce was signed between England and Portugal which opened up Brazil to British shipping.
What was notable was that article 12 of this treaty permitted the British living in Brazil to worship God according to their own religious rites. Up to that time, the only Church that was allowed to operate in Brazil was the Roman Catholic Church.
Admittedly there were several constraints in the article, such as:
• The churches or chapels had to have the appearance of a normal residence and could not ring bells to announce their services.
• They could not preach or proclaim their faith publicly so as to attract Brazilians.
However the door was opened for the Anglican Church to worship in Brazil. Initially, services were held on British ships or in the homes of British citizens. Gradually Anglican Churches were built at some of the Brazilian ports and in 1873 the first Anglican Church was built in São Paulo near “Estação de Luz” train station.
To commemorate this date, there will be a special service on
Sunday, 28th February at 10 o’clock.
This will be followed by a Parish Lunch in the hall.
SUPPORT THE TEN O'CLOCK SERVICE
THIS SUNDAY
Holy Communion with Bishop Glauco.
SUNDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY
Morning Prayer with Holy Communion,
followed by the Blessing of Health, with Bishop Roger. .
SUNDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY
Holy Communion with Bishop Glauco.
SUNDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY
Special Service. Please see above.
